Disa linderiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
linderiana
ID:
836062
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bytebier & E.G.H.Oliv.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 73: 558 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835397
Common Names
- Disa linderiana
- Linderiana Disa
- Linderiana's Disa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Disa linderiana (also called Linder's Disa, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to South Africa. It is an epiphyte, growing up to 1 meter tall. It is found in humid montane forests, often near streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Disa linderiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its flowers are also used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Disa linderiana has white flowers with yellowish-green markings. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped capsule containing numerous small, black, angular seeds. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Disa linderiana is a species of orchid native to South Africa. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.
Where to Find Disa linderiana
Disa linderiana can be found in the temperate regions of South Africa.
Disa linderiana FAQ
What is the best temperature for Disa linderiana?
Disa linderiana prefers temperatures between 18-25°C.
What is the best light for Disa linderiana?
Disa linderiana prefers bright, indirect light.
What is the best humidity for Disa linderiana?
Disa linderiana prefers a humidity of 50-70%.
Species in the Disa genus
Disa facula, Disa remota, Disa vigilans, Disa linderiana, Disa vogelpoelii, Disa procera, Disa albomagentea, Disa aconitoides, Disa aemula, Disa aequiloba, Disa alinae, Disa alticola, Disa amoena, Disa andringitrana, Disa aperta, Disa arida, Disa aristata, Disa atricapilla, Disa atrorubens, Disa aurata, Disa barbata, Disa basutorum, Disa baurii, Disa begleyi, Disa bifida, Disa biflora, Disa bivalvata, Disa bodkinii, Disa bolusiana, Disa borbonica, Disa brachyceras, Disa bracteata, Disa brendae, Disa brevicornis, Disa brevipetala, Disa buchenaviana, Disa caffra, Disa cardinalis, Disa caulescens, Disa cedarbergensis, Disa celata, Disa cephalotes, Disa cernua, Disa chimanimaniensis, Disa chrysostachya, Disa clavicornis, Disa cochlearis, Disa comosa, Disa conferta, Disa cooperi,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-372628: Based on the initial data import
Edward George Hudson Oliver (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.H.Oliv.' in the authors string.
Benny Bytebier (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bytebier' in the authors string.